October is on full throttle and as a parent, I know the fourth quarter of the year is filled with plenty things do for the kids. We will be sure to keep the event calendar updated with as many local events and resources over the coming months. 😉
Our 2025 Halloween and Family Fun Guide has been released for our subscribers first and will go live over the weekend. Be sure to check the website for the best list of Halloween happenings and fall festivals around Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. It's the local events and community support that make the Bayou Region truly like no other place on earth. 🥰
This weekend is the beginning of the Grand Réveil Acadian with several free events around the state of Louisiana. Make plans to attend one and revel in our Acadian culture and heritage. ⚜️
Here are a few of our top article picks for this week!
- From Hayrides to Trunk-or-Treats: Family Fun Awaits this October
- Kate’s Amazing Make-Ahead Meatballs
- Get Ready for Halloween with this Easy Halloween Craft for Kids
- Want to Boo Your Neighbors? Printable + 9 Boo Basket Ideas Inside
- Is Your Home Safe? Why Window Blind Cords Can Pose a Risk for Kids
Keep calm and carry on ... we're doing the work. You have the fun! Thanks for being a part of our Macaroni KID family!
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Now, on to our Macaroni KID Houma recommends for in the Houma-Thibodaux area!
Ready for a one-tank trip this fall? We've got the list of 7 great pumpkin patches you can check out with the kids around Louisiana!  Image Credit: carcar797 from Getty Images| Canva |
Please note: Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other unexpected issues after the publication of this article.
Please be sure to follow up with the original event or host for details or questions about any events listed.
1. Bayou Dularge Knights of Columbus Cajun Fair - Theriot
All Weekend
The festival opens on Friday, October 10, 2025 and runs through Sunday, October 12, 2025 offering a weekend of fun for families. Enjoy carnival rides, games, live music, raffles, and plenty of delicious Cajun dishes. Free.
2. Louisiana Gumbo Festival - Chackbay
All Weekend
Celebrate this October at the Louisiana Gumbo Festival of Chackbay in Lafourche Parish. The festival begins on Friday, October 10, 2025 and runs through, Sunday October 12, 2025 offering a full weekend of family entertainment. Free.
3. 2025 Bayou Arts Festival - Downtown Houma
Saturday
October 11, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Culture, food, music, and the celebration of artistic creativity come together at the Bayou Arts Festival in downtown Houma this October. Enjoy free entry to the event, live music, food, and the Culture Collective of artists, chefs, folklorists, and musicians. Free.
4. Pumpkin Patch at the Lockport Recreation Center - Lockport
Saturday
October 11, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The 4th Annual Pumpkin Patch is back this October at the Lockport Recreation Center for families to enjoy. Have fun with the animals from Cheramie's Petting Zoo, enjoy games and activities, arts & crafts vendors, and more. Concessions will be sold during the event. $10.00 per person / Kids 5 and under are free.
5. Southdown Candlelight Tours - Southdown Plantation & Museum - Houma
Thursday
October 16, 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Reserve your spot to tour the Southdown Museum House and Skeleton Graveyard after dark! There will be no walk-ins for these tours, as all spots must be reserved ahead of time for your selected day and time via the museum's website. Tours must also be booked at least 24 hours in advance. $20.00 per person.
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Our event calendar covers family fun events and resources for all families in Houma, Thibodaux, Schriever, Cut Off, Raceland, and Galliano, Golden Meadow, and Raceland. If you head out to any of these establishments or events, please tell them you heard it on Macaroni KID Houma!
